Even though the bomb cyclone is hopefully behind us (and maybe no polar vortex’s this year). It’s still the middle of winter and cold outside. So, of course I’ve been spending tons of time with big bowls of soup. A bowl of ramen is one of my favorite ways to […]
As another year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the best bites I ate this year. Similarly to the best plates of 2016 list, I’m only sharing dishes that I tried for the first time this year, no chains, and only one dish […]
Places that offer happy hour on the weekends are a rarity. Unsurprisingly, I love happy hour – it’s a great way to try a big portion of the menu without spending too much money. When I found out that Sampan in Center City, Philly had a weekend happy […]
I have a new coworker and just like me, she loves good food. We have decided to start taking better lunch breaks on Fridays, a little less grab and go from Whole Foods, a little more sit down restaurants at places we haven’t been. For our first Friday […]
So it’s no secret that California has some of the best Asian food around. So you already knew that I would be looking for one of the best spots while I was visiting. After some extensive research, I knew that Szechuan Impression needed to make the list of places […]
Update- The Burning Hen is now closed TenTen Ramen in Mount Vernon recently closed and in its place, The Burning Hen opened up. The space is an izakaya, Japanese-style pub, and I don’t believe there is another space like it currently in Baltimore. A friend and I recently went […]
I haven’t had Thai food in what feels like months. When my friend suggested checking out Eattini in Ellicott City I was down for an adventure and to add some spice to my taste buds. Beyond a few noodle dishes, I’m not particularly well versed in Thai food so i […]
One of my favorite appetizers is Shishito Peppers – they’re mostly sweet but about one in every ten is spicy. And the heat isn’t unbearable, but it’s a little bit like Russian Roulette to eat them with other people and not know if you will get any spicy ones, […]
I love poke bowls. Seriously, whenever I see tuna poke on the menu I order it. As a part of dinner, I decided I would try making my own version of poke and serve them in ‘happy spoons’ to keep it light. Going into this meal, I had […]
Update: Ruby 8 is now closed. Since the Horseshoe Casino opened, I’ve stopped in a few times to visit Guy’s Baltimore Kitchen and Johnny Sanchez. Ruby 8 Noodles + Sushi has always been on my radar, but for one reason or another, the spot has always been vetoed. […]